New Jersey’s Bold Budget to Keep Seniors Home | Newark News

New Jersey’s Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin unveils a bold new state budget designed to keep residents—especially seniors—rooted in the Garden State. The centerpiece is the expanded StayNJ program, offering massive property tax cuts for retirees, with savings up to $6,500 for those earning up to $100,000 and thousands more for those earning up to $200,000. But this isn’t just about taxes—it’s a sweeping plan that funds schools, helps first-time homebuyers, boosts food pantries, expands the Child Tax Credit, and invests in parks and roads. After years of skepticism, Coughlin champions StayNJ as a vital, sustainable lifeline for aging New Jerseyans, proving that helping people stay home is both possible and essential. This budget is a long-term bet on affordability, community strength, and a future where New Jersey remains a place people want to live, work, and retire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc27db74be645b53